One race of interest this afternoon.
Our next bets will be on Saturday, but we may have an Aintree ante post or Saturday price alerts before then, notice will be given where possible.
4.20 Wolverhampton
Ishikawa 3pts each-way @ 7/2 (Generally, get guaranteed) - WON
Saint Thomas 1pt win @ Betfair SP (or take 22/1 guaranteed)
While a lack of pace worries me somewhat, I think Ishikawa is the best horse in this race and remains progressive. The race he was second in last time out is working out well, and his form and profile look stronger than that of the favourite Watt Broderick. I think he is a potential drifter on course and at 7/2 or better, is worth backing each-way. His profile is very solid and I think it is likely he'll be in the first three. Jockey Fergus Sweeney has ridden him to all four career victories and he takes the ride today. A handicap mark of OR74 is one he can win off judged on his last time out performance and he carries weight well (all four wins carrying 9 stone plus).
The potential fly in the ointment is Saint Thomas. He has a very good record fresh and represents the stable and jockey who won this race last year. Jim Mackie has his string in winning form and it would seem likely the selection will be tuned up given his previous form coming back from a break. The trip might be on the sharp side but at the prices he is worth having a saver on.
Profit & loss: day: +11.60 / month: +51.45 / year: +74.26
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